Description
A decadent hot chocolate recipe that warms you up with every sip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk (or dairy-free alternative)
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (for topping)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the milk until steaming but not boiling.
- Whisk in cocoa powder and sugar until fully combined and smooth.
- Continue heating for about 5 minutes while stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour into your favorite mug, top with whipped cream, and enjoy.
Notes
- This hot chocolate can be customized with different toppings like chocolate shavings or marshmallows.
- For a richer flavor, consider using dark chocolate instead of cocoa powder.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverages
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg